4 percent. The FpVTE evaluated the accuracy of fingerprint
matching, identification, and verification systems, and was also
conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST).

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By combining fingerprint identification with other
technologies such as SmartCards and digital certificates, NEC's
advanced digital identity solutions provide organizations with key
benefits such as network access, remote network access, physical
access, signing and encryption services and secure single-sign-on
capabilities. Ten
vendors and organizations participated in the SlapSeg04 submitting a
total of 13 algorithms for evaluation.

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Business Editors/High-Tech Editors
Second Annual Award Ceremony/Reception and
Congressional Forensic Science Technology Fair

SOUTH PASADENA, Calif.----Cogent
Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced it will showcase its biometric
identification solutions as part of the Second Annual Award
Ceremony /Reception and Congressional Forensic Science Technology Fair
on Capitol Hill. government.
This is the second time in less than one year that NEC has earned
the top spot in a U.S.
Many public and private sector organizations rely on NEC's
fingerprint matching technology to resolve their identity management
problems. From corporate
performance management and biometric security solutions to digital
cinema and in-theatre advertising systems, visual displays and server
solutions, the expertise is delivered with the personal attention
needed to address individual situations. Information
regarding NEC Solutions America can be found at www.

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Cogent's AFIS solutions enable customers to
capture fingerprint images electronically, encode fingerprints into
searchable files and accurately compare a set of fingerprints to a
database containing potentially millions of fingerprints in seconds. Cogent is providing this information as of the date of
this press release, and expressly disclaims any duty to update
information contained in this press release. Government fingerprint systems.3 percent,
respectively. (C) 2005 NEC Solutions (America), Inc. For then existing
competitive reasons and confidentiality purposes, the customer went
unidentified at the time. Identix continues to differentiate itself in the live scan
market through superior image quality and consistent technological
breakthroughs that provide significant benefits to our customers."

Identix TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series exceeds the FBI
Appendix F standard by providing 3.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, in addition to historical
information, forward-looking statements.
Other product or service marks mentioned herein are the trademarks of
their respective owners. Two of
the earlier purchase orders were announced by Identix in its fiscal
2005 second quarter, which ended December 31, 2004. Atick. This is a
great win for both companies.identix.com

Statements in this release that relate to future plans, events or
performance are forward-looking statements reflecting management's
current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance
and economic conditions.

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These include a ruggedized
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readers, SearchGate and SmartGate(TM ) access control devices,
ePassport and much more. Such statements are based on
management's current estimates and expectations and are subject to a
number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements. All Rights Reserved.
Identix said it has received a new purchase order valued at
approximately $1 . Atick continued, "Last week we shared Identix' continuing
belief that the aggregate dollar size of technology awards in the
biometrics industry is trending higher.

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Cogent Systems to Participate in Congressional Forensic Science Technology Fair on Capitol Hill

Slap fingerprints (slaps) are taken by pressing the four fingers
of one hand onto a scanner or fingerprint card simultaneously . Additional
partners of SlapSeg04 include the U. With a
global network of partners, such as leading system integrators,
defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range of
markets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance,
travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare.

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Additionally, NEC's slap segmentation algorithm proved most
accurate in hand and finger position identification rate for slaps
with an unknown hand type.8 percent of the time, 1 . Accuracy rates for NEC's
medium-scale and large-scale systems were 99.1 million from NEC for multiple units of its recently
introduced Identix Live Scan TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000
Series .

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Sponsored by Congressman Young (FL) and Senator
Sessions (AL), the Technology Fair on April 6th and 7th, 2005 will
feature the latest developments in forensic technologies by the
members of the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations."
The study was performed using almost 30,000 slap prints submitted
from seven organizations.8 percent correct
segmentation rate when three or more highly-matchable fingerprints
(and correctly identified finger positions) were measured, an accuracy
rate 1. In July 2004, NEC earned top ranking in all
categories of the Fingerprint Vendor Technology Evaluation (FpVTE)
2003, sponsored by the Justice Management Division of the U. As an
affiliate of NEC Corporation (Nasdaq:NIPNY) (FTSE:6701q.

About Identix Incorporated

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leading
multi-biometric technology company.

More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web
site at http://www. Identix cautions investors
that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in such statements.

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NEC's slap segmentation algorithm achieved a 96.1 Million to Identix; Brings Total Orders
From NEC/Indiana to Nearly $2.
The systems produce clear, crisp fingerprint images with virtually no
distortion or false minutiae that can be caused by smudging and
smearing.

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Readers are
referred to Cogent's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2004 filed by Cogent with the Securities and Exchange Commission
which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual
results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking
statements, including but not limited to: changes in government
policies; deriving a significant portion of revenues from a limited
number of customers; deriving a significant portion of revenues from
the sale of solutions pursuant to government contracts; failure of the
biometrics market to experience significant growth; failure of
Cogent's products to achieve broad acceptance; failure to successfully
compete; failure to comply with government regulations; negative
publicity and/or loss of clients due to security breaches resulting in
the disclosure of confidential information; loss of export licenses or
changes in export laws; failure to manage projects; rapid technology
change in the biometrics market; loss of a key member of management
team; termination of backlog orders; loss of limited source suppliers;
negative audits by government agencies; failure to protect
intellectual property; and exposure to intellectual property and
product liability claims.----NEC
Solutions (America) Inc. NEC
also achieved a correct segmentation rate of greater than 99 percent
in circumstances in which two or more marginal and highly-matchable
fingerprints (and correctly-identified finger positions) were
measured.

NEC Solutions (America), Inc.5 times the pixel density and 300
percent more contrast, resulting in images that have far more fine
ridge detail than dictated by the Appendix F requirements. TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series systems are
designed to maintain consistent image quality over time, and with no
moving parts in the optics deck and no silicon pads or coatings to
change, they provide maximum reliability and minimal downtime,
lowering the total overall cost of ownership.
Identix, TouchPrint and FaceIt are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and other
countries.

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Slap
segmentation is the process by which a single image containing four
fingerprint images is divided into four images of the individual
fingers .S. NEC correctly identified hand and finger
position 99. Including today's announced purchase order , Identix
has received purchase orders from NEC for Identix live scan systems
totaling approximately $2. Joseph J.

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NEC Fingerprint Technology Tops U.S. Department of Justice Study; NEC Achieves 96.8 Percent Accuracy in Emerging Fingerprint Methodology

4 and 99.
NEC began research on fingerprint identification technologies in
the 1970's."
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Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. The study was conducted by
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST ). Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI).2 percent )
one-seventh of the next-ranked vendor's rate of 1. NEC's small-scale fingerprint identification system achieved
an accuracy rate of 99. All participants sent their
slap segmentation software to NIST.nist.1), NEC
Solutions America taps into a global resource network to help clients
leverage technology to achieve a competitive edge.----

New Purchase Order for Enhanced Definition Live Scan Systems
Valued at Approximately $1. Under the most recent purchase order,
Identix expects to deliver the live scan systems to NEC and to install
them in locations throughout Indiana over the course of the next three
calendar months.

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The full report is available on the NIST website at
http://fingerprint. With headquarters in Rancho
Cordova, California, NEC Solutions America serves a wide range of
markets, including the health care and public safety, financial
services, cinema , retail and manufacturing markets. The integrated systems, NEC LS 21(TM) workstations, are being
deployed to law enforcement agencies throughout Indiana to expand the
reach of the State's existing live scan /AFIS network, as well as to
upgrade legacy workstations."
"Continuing to team with leading AFIS providers such as NEC is an
excellent way to further extend the reach of our penetration into the
biometrics market," said Identix President + CEO Dr. All forward-looking statements are made in
reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933
and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 .

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Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without
limitation, express and implied statements regarding Cogent's future
business with the U. These forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied here. The information contained in this press
release is a statement of Cogent's present intention, belief or
expectation and is based upon, among other things, existing industry
conditions , market conditions, the economy in general and Cogent's
assumptions.S.

Business Editors/High -Tech Writers

MINNETONKA, Minn.

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Cogent
intends to display recently successful developments in fingerprint
identification technology that demonstrate Cogent's technological
leadership in the biometrics industry.

About Cogent Systems

Cogent is a leading provider of Automated Fingerprint
Identification Systems, or AFIS, and other fingerprint biometric
solutions to governments , law enforcement agencies and other
organizations worldwide.
Department of Justice.0 million over the past three months. In February alone, Identix has
announced more than $2.

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According to the study , only NEC's slap segmentation algorithm
can detect such illegal attempts with acceptable accuracy .9 percent, confirming the extreme effectiveness
of its fingerprint matching technology.
"Our relationship with NEC goes back a number of years and we are
pleased that NEC continues to recognize the superior quality, value
and customer satisfaction that Identix' technology provides.5 million in new purchase orders for our
recently released Enhanced Definition Systems.

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Visitor and Immigrant Status
Indicator Technology (VISIT) Program Office, the U.
This accuracy rate can help detect uncooperative subjects who
attempt to avoid identification by, for example, scanning interchanged
hands.necsam.
Barry Fisher, associate vice president, AFIS Division of NEC
Solutions America commented, "This is an excellent win for NEC and
Identix.

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The purpose of SlapSeg04 was to evaluate the accuracy of the slap
fingerprint segmentation algorithm, one component of automated
fingerprint identification systems (AFIS). NEC 's automated fingerprint
identification systems are currently used at law enforcement agencies
in California and Indiana, and immigration offices in Singapore, and
are presently being trialed throughout parts of the UK and Europe for
National ID card and e-border projects. The
TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series employs technologies that
take into account subjects with different size fingers and skin
colors, sweaty fingers and users rolling fingers at different speeds.
The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Live Scan Series is
comprised of rugged and stylized terminals for roll and slap
fingerprint capture that can be integrated with software for a
complete fingerprinting system in either desktop or transportable
configurations, as well as standalone booking stations designed to
withstand heavy traffic and harsh environments.

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Slap fingerprints are noted for the speed at which they can
be documented and processed, and their use is being considered for
background checks in a variety of U.S. Identix products are used to conduct background
checks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents,
prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil ID
programs, and control access to secure areas and networks. Risks and uncertainties include , without
limitation, those related to the ability of Identix to complete
complex product development and obtain relevant government agency
certifications on a timely basis; the availability of funding from
government and other customers; and the readiness of customers to
accept delivery of new products on a timely basis; the ability of the
Company to achieve targeted levels of product and component mix;
increasing levels of competition; and other risks identified in the
Company's SEC filings.

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Cogent may change its intention, belief or expectation,
at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such
factors, in its assumptions or otherwise.S.1 percent higher than that of the second ranked vendor. Government agency-sponsored fingerprint
technology evaluation.0 Million Over Past Three Months

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX), the world's leading
multi-biometric technology company, announced today it is teaming with
Sacramento-based NEC Solutions (America) to upgrade and expand
Indiana's statewide live scan network with the newly introduced
Identix(R) Live Scan TouchPrint(TM) Enhanced Definition 3000 Series.
Identix and NEC have worked closely together for a number of years to
provide live scan workstations that integrate Identix' live scan
technology with NEC's AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification
System).

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2 percent higher than the second
ranked vendor.
The SlapSeg04 was conducted during late 2004 and early 2005.gov/slapseg04/

About NEC Solutions (America), Inc.

Identix and NEC Team to Upgrade and Expand Indiana's Statewide Live Scan Network

We believe this order
provides continuing validation that today's customers are more and
more appreciating that quality matters, and that Identix is the multi
biometrics provider with superior quality technology. The Company disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward -looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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, a premier provider of integrated solutions
for the Connected Enterprise in North America, today announced that
NEC's fingerprint technology earned top ranking in most categories of
the Slap Fingerprint Segmentation Evaluation 2004 (SlapSeg04),
sponsored by the Justice Management Division of the U.S.
"NEC is pleased to once again have the accuracy of its fingerprint
segmentation algorithm validated in a rigorous, controlled
environment, as it confirms the success that our law enforcement
customers in North American have been enjoying for over 20 years,"
Barry Fisher, associate vice president, AFIS Division, NEC Solutions
America. "We are proud that NEC's technology earned top ranking among
the competition. This translates to an error rate (. In 1982, NEC commercialized the relational matching
formula for the first time in the world. is a premier provider of integrated
solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America. We
look forward to continuing to work with Identix as AFIS and live scan
requirements increase throughout North America and around the world. Identix provides fingerprint,
facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, and
critical system components that empower the identification of
individuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs.

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S. Cogent undertakes no
obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or
to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect
the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Department of
Justice . The evaluation was done by
SlapSeg04 staff at NIST facilities using more than 29,000 slap
fingerprints .com

NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. NEC incorporates Identix' live scan systems as part of the NEC
LS 21 workstation. The
Company's offerings include live scan systems and services for
biometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backend
standards-based modules and software components for biometric matching
and data mining .

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